Addison

Ecosystem Overview

The Addison ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irving nearby has 17% more documented species, Addison offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 41 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 41 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common5 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common3 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Elymus virginicus

Rye Grass

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional2 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-17% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-17% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-17% vs. current

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

+22% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-17% vs. current

Farmers Branch

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-17% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

-16% vs. current

Exall Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+388% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Dallas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-17% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-17% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-17% vs. current

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

+22% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-17% vs. current

Farmers Branch

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-17% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

-16% vs. current

Exall Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+388% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 41 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common5 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common3 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Elymus virginicus

Rye Grass

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional2 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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